Attack controls how fast the compressor reacts to audio peaks. Release dictates how quickly the volume returns to normal. The release time can be set in milliseconds or synced to note values (like 1/4 notes or 1/8 notes) using your project tempo. 3. The Punch Control
The list price for the H-Comp is , but savvy buyers rarely pay this amount. It is very frequently on sale for around $29.99 to $34.99 at various retailers. The H-Comp is also included in many popular bundles, such as the H-Series Bundle (which includes H-Comp, H-Delay, H-EQ, and H-Reverb) and the Gold Bundle .
+---------------------------------------------------------------+ | [Threshold] [Ratio] [Attack] [Release] [Punch] | | | | [Mix] [Output] [Analog] [Sync Mode] | +---------------------------------------------------------------+ 1. Threshold and Ratio
The interface of H-Comp is straightforward, laying out vintage knobs alongside modern digital readouts.
Insert the H-Comp Stereo VST directly onto your stereo Drum Bus or an auxiliary send track.
Visit the official Waves website and sign up for a free user account. If you already have an account, simply log in. 2. Purchase or Activate Your License
Unlike clean, transparent modern compressors (like Pro-C or FabFilter), H-Comp Stereo was designed with in mind.
Pure digital compression. Clean, transparent, and transparent.
Waves H-Comp Hybrid Compressor is a software compressor that combines the behavior of classic transformer-based hardware with modern, creative features. It is renowned for its ability to "glue" mixes together, fatten up thin tracks, and add punch to drums and vocals.
Thickening the low end and adding "glue" and "punch" to drum buses. Vocals: Making thin-sounding vocals sit on top of a mix. Bass: Adding harmonic texture and controlling dynamics.
Open Waves Central and log in. Navigate to the tab. Select H-Comp from your available list, check the "Install and Activate" box, and click the blue install button at the bottom right. 5. Rescan Plugins in Your DAW
: A unique transient pass-through feature that allows the initial "snap" of a sound to bypass compression even at fast attack times. BPM Sync Release